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How long after radical prostatectomy did you see a rise in your PSA?
Hi all! I am 14 months post-postatectomy, and my PSA is on the rise again. I am seeing my oncologist next week, because my surgeon...
What to ask the radiation oncologist about prostate cancer?
Tomorrow we have zoom call with radiation oncologist that was recommended to us by prostate surgeon. Our meeting with surgeon was somewhat confusing since we...
How much did you know about your Urologist before RALP?
For those who’ve had RALP, did you learn how many procedures your surgeon had performed prior to yours? If so, what was the number?Also, do...
Just finished Chemo - when good for hip replacement?
Another query here about where to go for hip replacement prompted this query as my hub is in dire need of hip replacement. We have...
PSA level 7 weeks post radical prostatectomy: Thoughts?
I had a NSRP on 1/27/25 at Mayo. My Pathology was a Gleason 9 Grade 5 with extraprostatic extension. AJCC classification T3a. Surgeon did not...
ADT through a Urologist with an interest or an Oncologist?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/adt-through-a-urologist-with-an-interest-or-an-oncologist/
Do Medical Oncologist even treat prostate cancer? My Oncology Surgeon's bio states he has an interest in oncology. Is there a significant difference between a...
RARP challenges due to previous abdominal surgeries.
I’m currently a 4+3 and in the midst of a 2nd opinion regarding treatments. In 2023/24 I had 2 abdominal surgeries for colon cancer. One...
Laparoscopic prostatectomy?
I just read the letter from the surgeon to my GP. I'm having "a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy". Does that mean it's not a robotic procedure?...
Ablation treatment for prostate cancer.
Has anyone had ablation treatment for their prostate cancer? I know nothing about it and was told that will be an option my surgeon will...
Possible Extracapsular Extension - How much influence on treatment(s)?
60 years old2022 - PSA increased from 2 or below to 2.82023 and 2024 - PSA remained 2.5-2.82025 - Annual Physical PSA = 4.0-Urologist visit...
When do you get assigned an oncologist?
Hi all, I have a surgeon and a urologist, but no oncologist (yet?). So when does an oncologist get involved? When it's time for hormone...
Prostate cancer: Anyone had surgery at 3+3?
I have a Gleason score of 3+3. PSA of 94 cores of twelve positive. Family history. Father hade prostate cancer and had seeds, lived till...
Holistic vs surgery, radiation or chemotherapy
I’ll see surgeon and radiologist next week to get their opinions on next step (recently diagnosed with prostate cancer that hasn’t metastasized). Has anyone tried...
Gleason 3+3 to Gleason 4+5 in 7 months.
Hello The lesion sample from the 3/2024 mpMRI fused biopsy was read as Gleason 3+3. After detailed option discussions, both the urology surgeon and radiation...
Ultrasound after surgery
I had surgery on Monday and was told it was successful, including lymph nodes. But the surgeon has ordered an ultrasound. Has that happened to...
Any experiences with pelvic fascia-sparing prostate surgery?
Has anyone had the fascia-sparing technique done as part of their prostate surgery? If so, what was your experience like? I believe it was developed...
Is it ok to wait 3 months for my radical prostectomy?
I had my biopsy in October with gleason score of 8. Just saw surgeon who said he is scheduling in February which is 3 months...
Nerve sparing and continence.
If the surgeon says he might have to go after the nerves on ine side, I know that contributes to ED, but does it also...
Single port vs. Multi-port DaVinci Robot for RARP
How important is it to find a surgeon who has access to the newer single port DaVinci? Is it better to work with someone who...
Significant disagreement between 1st and 2nd opinions, what to do?
Advance apologies for the length of this post. I believe I am at a crossroads in my PCa journey and am soliciting opinions on how...
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